FAQs on Stevia Natural Sweetener (Sweta)

SWETA is a 100% natural sweetener pure stevia extract which is derived from the Stevia herbal plant, for diabetic & calorie conscious people. It is developed through an advanced proprietary process established at a biotechnology plant in Malaysia.

Yes, it is safe, as SWETA is derived from the stevia plant which has a long history of safe usage. It has been used as a folk remedy for centuries. Today, it is consumed by millions of people all over the world as food ingredients. This pure stevia extract is widely used as sugar supplement and dietary supplement including children's multivitamins.

SWETA a natural, healthier and yet cheaper alternative to sugar. As it is made from pure stevia, it is calorie, fat, and carbohydrate free. All its properties like heat stability, non-fermentative, high stability, stable sweetness, constant taste, naturalness etc. make it a perfect substitute for sugar in food, beverages, pharmaceutical products and more. It can be conveniently used in cooking, baking, beverages, and even as a tabletop sweetener.

Commercially it is used for sugar-free chewing gum, Diet Coke & other low-calorie beverages and other products. It is also extensively used in diabetic range of yogurts, confectioneries, juices etc. as it does not disturb the blood-sugar level.

Stevia and Stevioside have been approved as food additive in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Latin America. Furthermore, it is approved for use as a dietary supplement and is commonly found and sold in natural foods stores throughout the USA and Canada.

As the diagram below illustrates, SWETA has the lowest effect on blood glucose and insulin levels as compared to glucose and sucrose. Therefore, foods sweetened with it can be safety incorporated into the dietary plans of diabetics and people who need to watch their blood sugar levels.